About Te Peehi Turoa
Te Peehi Turoa was a New Zealand songwriter.
Te Peehi Turoa (? – 8 September 1845) was a notable New Zealand tribal leader, warrior and composer of waiata. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi iwi. Tōpia Peehi Tūroa was his grandson.
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Who was Te Peehi Turoa?
Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi leader, warrior, composer of waiata
When did Te Peehi Turoa die?
Te Peehi Turoa died in 1845.
What was Te Peehi Turoa's occupation?
Te Peehi Turoa was a songwriter.
What nationality was Te Peehi Turoa?
Te Peehi Turoa was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Te Peehi Turoa. https://biography.guide/te-peehi-turoa/
MLA: "Te Peehi Turoa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/te-peehi-turoa/.
Chicago: "Te Peehi Turoa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/te-peehi-turoa/.
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